[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

[Anger]

Another one of Estonia's politicians is in Russia's black book for her support of Ukraine.

Russia adds Estonian foreign ministry official to entry ban list

Moscow has banned Estonian official Minna Liina Lind from entering the Russian Federation after her work to block Russian officials from traveling to Europe, it was reported this week.

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She should wear that as a badge of honour.

 

[raymondo]

Another one of Estonia's politicians is in Russia's black book for her support of Ukraine.

Russia adds Estonian foreign ministry official to entry ban list

Moscow has banned Estonian official Minna Liina Lind from entering the Russian Federation after her work to block Russian officials from traveling to Europe, it was reported this week.

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I love the Estonian wording in there .

Also, importantly, why did only 3 OSCE members object to Zakharova's planned attendance at the meeting? Why didn't they all object? Well done the Baltics for leading the way on this .

 

[raymondo]

Here we go.
After financing ports, the Silk Road, South American infrastructure...China finally starts buying Russian assets.

 

[Triggaaar]

Here we go.
After financing ports, the Silk Road, South American infrastructure...China finally starts buying Russian assets.

I'm not sure what the implications of this are on the war

 

[sully]

Another one of Estonia's politicians is in Russia's black book for her support of Ukraine.

Russia adds Estonian foreign ministry official to entry ban list

Moscow has banned Estonian official Minna Liina Lind from entering the Russian Federation after her work to block Russian officials from traveling to Europe, it was reported this week.

news.err.ee

Badge of honour, I’d imagine.


Edit: I see I’m not the first with this thought.

 

[papachris]

She should wear that as a badge of honour.

Our previous prime minister was also in Putin's black book for her many anti Russian speeches. Kaja Kallas is now working for the EU.

 

[Eric the meek]

I'm not sure what the implications of this are on the war

As far as this war goes, I'm inclined to agree. Any effect should be minimal.

But looking into the distant future, if China is picking over the bones of the carcasses of Russian assets today, then any future profits from them will go to China, and will therefore not be available for Russia to finance future wars.

The smaller Russia is, and the more impoverished it is, the better.

 

[raymondo]

Courageous

 

[Triggaaar]

As far as this war goes, I'm inclined to agree. Any effect should be minimal.

But looking into the distant future, if China is picking over the bones of the carcasses of Russian assets today, then any future profits from them will go to China, and will therefore not be available for Russia to finance future wars.

The smaller Russia is, and the more impoverished it is, the better.

But would it be worse for Russia if China weren't saving these companies? I'm concerned if China feel that they're invested in Russia and want to support it.

 

[Eric the meek]

Signs of change.

Take a look at what this propagandist, a real war-monger, has to say. He doesn't talk about the war. Instead, he complains about medical facilities in Zabaykalsky, far from Moscow, east of Lake Baikal. and I believe, one of several areas being eyed up by China.

The narrative in Russian state TV might be changing, from 'what can we conquer', to 'we'd better take care of what we've conquered, or someone else will conquer it'.

 

[Eric the meek]

But would it be worse for Russia if China weren't saving these companies? I'm concerned if China feel that they're invested in Russia and want to support it.

I don't know if it would be worse if China were not involved. China might buy the mine and then do nothing with it for all we know. The one big advantage of being in a communist dictatorship, is that you're not inconvenienced by pesky elections. So your time horizons for planning can be long. Years, decades, generations long.
With the coming catastrophic fall in population in China (1.18 births per woman), it is possible it won't need the extra fossil fuels for a while anyway.

 

[Washie]

Are we sure China aren't buying Russian mines to have an economic takeover of Russia? Make it look like its helping, but buying infrastructure at a very low price.

 

[fly high]

Signs of change.

Take a look at what this propagandist, a real war-monger, has to say. He doesn't talk about the war. Instead, he complains about medical facilities in Zabaykalsky, far from Moscow, east of Lake Baikal. and I believe, one of several areas being eyed up by China.

The narrative in Russian state TV might be changing, from 'what can we conquer', to 'we'd better take care of what we've conquered, or someone else will conquer it'.

Tough. Your fault.

 

[raymondo]

But would it be worse for Russia if China weren't saving these companies? I'm concerned if China feel that they're invested in Russia and want to support it.

I see what you mean now.

 

[raymondo]

Are we sure China aren't buying Russian mines to have an economic takeover of Russia? Make it look like its helping, but buying infrastructure at a very low price.

Could well be part of it - positioning for the long term.

 

[Triggaaar]

Could well be part of it - positioning for the long term.

Russia is extremely rich in resources. If they can sort this war out, they can then buy things back. We 'just' need to make sure they can't sort the war out.

 

[fly high]

Are we sure China aren't buying Russian mines to have an economic takeover of Russia? Make it look like its helping, but buying infrastructure at a very low price.

That has been their modus operandi elsewhere so yes highly likely.

 

[raymondo]

Signs of change.

Take a look at what this propagandist, a real war-monger, has to say. He doesn't talk about the war. Instead, he complains about medical facilities in Zabaykalsky, far from Moscow, east of Lake Baikal. and I believe, one of several areas being eyed up by China.

The narrative in Russian state TV might be changing, from 'what can we conquer', to 'we'd better take care of what we've conquered, or someone else will conquer it'.

He needs to be shot for saying such things! Well, maybe the local women feel it's best not to have kids if there are no local maternity hospitals within reach.
Statement about 'non residents' was interesting - I guess he means not Russian, therefore immigrant workers??